Simple template on Y7 tectonic plates (not fully completed)
GCSE completed SOW on coasts (from a very good Bristol school - they pay trainees to have 3x meals a day and actually pay you thousands of pounds for having them as a placement - of course your placements are chosen by your university provider).
Year 8 SOW (from private institutions)
If you would like others, feel free to leave the comment under reviews and I can update the files if I have them (History and Geography mainly).
Resources
PPT
Atlas (optional)
History sheets (optional)
Keywords
Africa
Asia
Migration
Colonisation
Independence
Prepare for Learning – Entry Activity
Silent reading for 10 minutes
Starter activity: Spot the odd one out images x2
Learning Intentions and Agree Learning Outcomes
Understand the causes of the English Civil War
• Describe the location of Africa
• Recognise the difference regions of Africa
• Explain how Africa has changed over time
Present New Information
Map skills with Africa/ continents
History of Africa (literacy reading)
History of Africa (10minute video – if time)
Construct Meaning – Learning by Doing
Map of Africa
Rank figures onto tables
Apply to Demonstrate Understanding – Opportunity
Identify regional scale in UK and compass regions in Africa
Find countries in different regions of Africa
PEE paragraph on how Africa changed over time
Review
Write down 3 things you found interesting
Additional Support (SEN support, EHCP, PP FSM, LAC)
Checking in
Examples
Word bank
Images
Colour and number coded
Answers on board
Stretch and Challenge
Challenge – using challenge key word bank
I use to live and teach in rural Tanzania for a bit so I wanted to share culture about it to the students in an engaging way
Starter: images guessing where
Objectives
Images and storytelling (short)
Information sheets - around the room task for engagement - up to date info 2024
Tourism posters
Examples
Plenary sharing
Interview information
I went to a few teacher ones as I lined them up over a week and made them wait before deciding.
Usually you have to decide on the spot unless you’re the better candidate, they may wait.
Full Lesson (observed by universities and other higher educational roles).
Slightly different trade game.
Learn about HIC, NEE, LIC - global trade imports, exports - inequalities - international events, etc. You may need a glossary or students may have some prior knowledge about development or globalisation. Reflection is most important.
Includes 6 countries. Each countries equipment list included. Amendable. Borrow students’ equipment if needed.
Added observer roles for high ability who (who can also act as referees to control behaviour if you have behaviour problems). Make sure they are rewarded. They watch the countries, report to you, and write up a report. A4 sheet with list of questions and prompts for them to complete.
Note: You can make it clear if you are allowing or not allowing stealing. I only had one class steal a lot. This can link back to some History and Geography such as South Sudan. Remember to control physical fighting.
After game, you have a discussion as they will probably have a lot to say or comment about. Cut it off at the appropriate time. Must calm back down with writing reflection notes.
Reflection cards for them to answer prompt questions with challenges. This links to development (not X stole Y etc.) Observers will write their short report. You may have some share at end.
I completed it with new classes - considered risktaking by most educators. E.g. Some schools and teachers have never done such a lesson.
I’d recommend doing this if you know the class well enough, attempted some freedom lessons that you can trust them during this game, otherwise you need to have good behaviour management or plan B if you struggle to control. I’ve done this and other freedom lessons with new classes often with strict rules because every student are able enjoy and interact with the lessons (with any ability).
I used this for observations and gave the “power” to strong/ high ability characters who were able to report everything to me (cheating) as the game went, as well as give rewards and consequences. Even my lowest abilities and SEND, EAL (no English), several behavioural students, all did AMAZING, including good use of key terminology. Honestly was really proud of them. They were able to make the link (maybe with prompts), and I did not need to call a high ability student to help. I only have 2 higher abilities in the class (and one was not in). This class were “successful” by several observers for passing placements and obtaining job offers. The best feedback was nobody attempts it for observation, and if they do - it is a disaster - so when I did this it was great (and the class isn’t a good ability class either)! I had 2 students run away over the fence just before class so they were noisy before class but they were perfect (address behaviour immediately as you need it for this class)
First lesson
Journey of life
Differentiated worksheets (4 different levels)
Helpsheet available
Lesson plan (brief)
Sheets available for SoW term
Homework included
Lots of pictures (1 per slide) - guess the link
Mind map
Videos (shorts) to help understanding if needed
Reading using textbook - included in PPT for printouts if you don’t have the textbooks
1 page - shared between 2
Answer comprehension questions in full sentences
Differentiated sheets
Answers available
25 different tasks - students’ choice
Adaptable - choose 1 or a few, or points system - check timings.
Video
Information of key features
Colour code
Categorising between tourism/ ecotourism
Images and examples
Case study with worksheet and challenges
Design task with success criterion
Student example available
Mindmap
Task - success criterion = 2 pieces of evidence per misconception
Differentiated tables - so students finish around same time/ have scaffolding
Special role - Student envoys - I use students of that religion because they can share their knowledge/ confirm other pupils answers correctly
Challenge included
Facts reading as a class
Reading of a real life person (news)
Task - Local, National, International - solutions
Adapt to YOUR school name and YOUR town. - highlighted in red on PPT - could include school logo too.
Golden rules - create alone/ or as class - religious studies is a sensitive topic as there is science and students of different religions so depending on your school and students - it could be worth mentioning/ creating some or serve as reminders.
Note: Catholic schools didn’t need any. Non-catholic schools, I used as a reminder with the behaviour policy as it is considered a serious misbehaviour if there is any discrimination (mixed student background). Usually it’s the wrong term used - so little reminders to use the word “different” rather than “weird” etc.
Duties/ chores
Think/ pair/ share
Videos
Task - add information to image
(Handouts) - to annotate
Independent task
Diagram of Islam supported by the five pillars
Use textbook
Included in PPT to print if no textbook (1 page to share)
Explain
starter sentences
command word “explain” = because
Complete questions on page 15 (textbook/ page earlier)
Challenge and super challenge included.
End: Create a 5 question quiz (true or false and multiple choice) - can you challenge your partner?
Swap and complete
Peer assess
Students supporting self regulation of themselves and classmates